Basic Details
Word: Jingle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A short, cheerful tune or song that is easy to remember.
Synonyms: Tune, ditty, melody
Antonyms: Silence, monotone
Idioms and Phrases
- A jingle in your step: To walk with a lively and cheerful attitude. Example: "After winning the game, she had a jingle in her step as she walked home."
- Jingle all the way: To enjoy oneself fully, especially while having fun or celebrating. Example: "The children were jingle all the way as they sang and danced at the holiday party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The catchy jingle for the new toy made it unforgettable for all the kids.
Example 2: He hummed a little jingle while he worked on his homework, making it more fun.
Example 3: The advertisement was successful because the jingle caught everyone's attention.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some jingles are so catchy that they become popular songs after being used in advertisements? The tunes can get stuck in your head and even be sung for years!
Famous Quote
"Music can change the world because it can change people." Bono
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jingle" mean?
a) A type of dance
b) A short, cheerful tune
c) A loud noise
d) A sad song
Answer: b) A short, cheerful tune
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jingle"?
a) Silence
b) Ditty
c) Monotone
d) Songbook
Answer: b) Ditty
3. Which word is an antonym of "jingle"?
a) Melody
b) Silence
c) Rhythm
d) Tune
Answer: b) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "jingle" correctly?
a) The jingle was very quiet and dull.
b) I hear a jingle every time I open the fridge.
c) The children sang the jingle while playing.
d) The jingle flew around the room.
Answer: c) The children sang the jingle while playing.
5. What does "jingle all the way" mean?
a) To walk very slowly
b) To enjoy oneself while having fun
c) To be very serious
d) To sing only in winter
Answer: b) To enjoy oneself while having fun
